User Experience Researcher, Qualitative

Meta

$130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 13+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 11+ years, or PhD with 8+ years.
  • Proficient in conducting In-Depth Interviews, Focus Groups, and Concept Testing.
  • Hands-on experience executing primary research is essential.
  • Ability to translate research findings into strategic narratives is crucial.
  • Must be capable of working independently and autonomously.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product and business teams to pinpoint key research topics.
  • Lead thought leadership efforts, advocating for end-user needs in product development.
  • Design and implement comprehensive primary research using diverse methodologies.
  • Craft studies that explore both user behavior and user attitudes.
  • Manage and prioritize research initiatives effectively in dynamic environments.
  • Communicate findings clearly and creatively to stakeholders.
  • Work across various teams, including design, product management, and engineering.
  • Generate actionable insights that drive ideation and design evaluation.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment and remote work options available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and resources related to AI and research.
  • Collaborative team culture that values diverse perspectives.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics
• Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products
• Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods
• Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes
• Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders
• Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and unique ways
• Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing
• Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree with 13+ years of relevant experience in user experience, applied research and/or product research and development or a Master's degree and 11+ years relevant experience, or PhD and 8+ years relevant experience
• Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing
• Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research
• Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives
• Work independently and autonomously

Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics
• Experience with design tools, design systems, or developer/designer productivity tooling
• Experience partnering with design leadership on strategic research that shapes product direction
• Familiarity with AI-powered workflows or research on how AI changes professional practices
• Experience with consumer products, consumer insights, or product development

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